(Beacon Link and Apps by Margaret Foster)
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Recently, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) introduced a new way for families affected by dementia to get free, immediate help. Now people can “chat” with licensed social workers on the foundation’s website.
Callers can ask about signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, how to develop a care team and support network, how caregivers can care for themselves, and how to connect with local support services, among other things. The helpline will be available in 90 different languages.
For more information or to access the help, visit AFA’s website, alzfdn.org, and click on the blue chat icon.
Recently, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) introduced a new way for families affected by dementia to get free, immediate help. Now people can “chat” with licensed social workers on the foundation’s website.
Callers can ask about signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, how to develop a care team and support network, how caregivers can care for themselves, and how to connect with local support services, among other things. The helpline will be available in 90 different languages.
For more information or to access the help, visit AFA’s website, alzfdn.org, and click on the blue chat icon.
Or call the national toll-free helpline directly at 1-866- 232-8484.
Questions can also be texted to (646) 586-5283.
The AFA Helpline is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.
The AFA Helpline is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends.
